HAROLD TREES
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in high availability network design and implementation, achieving an impressive 99.999% uptime. Expertise extends to SCADA production network environments, working extensively with switches, routers, PLCs, HMIs, and OITs. Possess a deep understanding of Windows server environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy. Demonstrated strong ability to identify root causes of network issues across wired, wireless, and fiber mediums. Comprehensive knowledge of the OSI model allows for effective addressing of concerns within layers 1-3.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Engineer
Velociti
08.2024 - Current
- Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
- Analyzed system requirements, developing tailored solutions that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Managed multiple vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure cost-effective hardware and software solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, incorporating innovative solutions into existing systems when appropriate.
- Verified compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.
- Coordinated with stakeholders throughout all stages of the project lifecycle from inception to completion.
IT Technician II
Holmes Western Oil Company
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored server room, wireless network and other server infrastructure, keeping systems running smoothly.
- Corrected connectivity faults to restore user access to local networks, cloud-based storage and public web.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Participated in planning sessions for IT projects, contributing technical expertise to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Developed and documented standard operating procedures for consistent IT service delivery across the organization.
- Participated in on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 availability of technical support for mission-critical systems.
Contractor
Field Nation
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Provide on demand support for national retailers
- Provide break fix support and rack/stack new equipment
- Onboarding for new locations
- Provide structured cabling for expansions/conversions
- Troubleshooting for hardware, software & wiring
- Completed and closed up to 15 work orders per day
Network Engineer III
TechXpress
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Installed and maintained optical networks including design, fusion splicing, termination and certification
- Configured, installed and maintained hardware and software equipment, including routers, switches, servers, workstations, access control and CCTV
- Administered Active Directory and Group Policy for multiple customers
- Managed 3 crews with 4-8 technicians in multiple states simultaneously
- Identified core competencies for field technicians and implemented training roadmap
- Evaluated emerging networking technologies to identify infrastructure improvement opportunities.
SCADA Engineer III
Berry Petroleum
06.2013 - 01.2019
- Consistent performance rating of 100% and reached yearly project completion goals
- Managed vendor projects, while maintaining budget and exceeding completion goals
- Responded 24/7 to network outages
- Attended Cisco instructor led 5 day in person courses: CCNA boot-camp, Route & Switch and Industrial Ethernet
- Standardized companywide switch and router configuration for 200+ nodes
- Baselined Corporate and SCADA network utilizing Wireshark and Solarwinds
- Authored technical manuals in MS Word and assembly drawings in MS Visio for various products.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions to properly assemble electronics units.
Education
Certificate - Information Technology
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE
Bakersfield, CA01.2016
Certificate - Information Technology Course: Certified Novel Administrator, MCSE
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE
Bakersfield, CA01.2003
Skills
- Fiber Installation and Splicing
- Troubleshooting
- System testing
- Technical support
- Technical writing
- Disaster recovery
- Skilled in Cisco Switches and Routers
- Network architecture
Certification
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET), ETA International Electronic Technician Association, WCM146605
- CCNA routing switching boot camp, Cisco
- Ruckus Wireless Ruck-U, Ruckus Wireless
- Competent climber, National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE), CP21926
- MSHA form 5000-23, MSHA
Timeline
Systems Engineer
Velociti
08.2024 - Current
IT Technician II
Holmes Western Oil Company
01.2024 - 07.2024
Contractor
Field Nation
11.2022 - 12.2023
Network Engineer III
TechXpress
02.2019 - 11.2022
SCADA Engineer III
Berry Petroleum
06.2013 - 01.2019
Certificate - Information Technology
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE
Certificate - Information Technology Course: Certified Novel Administrator, MCSE
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE
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